Preventative Care Benefits for Senior Health - Aging Wisely

In a move to encourage older adults to seek preventative care, Medicare has expanded coverage for many types of preventative care, such as tests, screenings and physicals. Preventative care helps you maintain good health and wellbeing and to identify concerns early for better treatment results.

• Limit alcohol consumption (no more than one drink/day for women, no more than 2 drinks/day for men)

• Don’t smoke

We encourage you to talk to your doctor about recommended wellness screening and tests. The Journal of the American Medical Association offers a patient fact page on preventative care for older adults. Print out this fact sheet and discuss your screening and vaccination schedule with your or your loved one’s doctor.